Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Urban Egg; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT team members)

Dental Insurance (FT team members)

Vision Insurance (FT team members)

Paid time off (PTO)

Matching 401(k) (all team members)

Employee Assistance Program (available

Norton LifeLock (all team members)

On-Demand Pay (access your pay whenyou

Job summary

Urban Egg is an elevated breakfast experience with brunch and lunch, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and a welcoming kitchen atmosphere. We seek a Prep Cook to join our culinary team and uphold high standards of quality in ingredient preparation and kitchen organization.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a full-service kitchen.
• Ability to follow directions and replicate recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic knife skills, kitchen equipment use & maintenance.
• Daytime and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring as per recipes and standards.
• Assist in setting up workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Support the kitchen team during service hours by providing prepped ingredients promptly.
• Maintain organization of storage areas and ensure proper labeling and storage of ingredients.
• Assist with inventory management and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
• Adhere to portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency.
• Use proper safety equipment, such as cut gloves, when preparing food.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Kitchen efficiency

Fast-paced

Job description

Urban Egg is an elevated breakfast experience with brunch and lunch, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and a welcoming kitchen atmosphere. We seek a Prep Cook to join our culinary team and uphold high standards of quality in ingredient preparation and kitchen organization.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.